Saint Rose School
Parent / Student Handbook 2007-2008

STUDENT UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE

It is the responsibility of the parents to see that the dress code of the school is carried out. Every student is expected to be in proper uniform every school day unless otherwise stipulated. The uniform should be neat and clean and in good repair.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

A neat, well-groomed appearance is required of all St. Rose Students. Christian modesty and good taste are qualities that children learn from the instruction and example of their parents. Oversize uniform shorts, pants, or shirts are not acceptable.
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS.

• Students’ natural hair color is required. Extreme hairstyles such as designs shaved in hair, tails for boys, decoration or colors are unacceptable.
• Boys must be clean shaven (when applicable-no facial hair)
• The length of a boy's hair should be trimmed to show their ears and not touch their shirt collars.
• Below is a list of the only acceptable forms of jewelry that may be worn at any time:
  • A wristwatch (for boys or girls)
  • One pair of matching stud earrings for girls only (to be worn on the earlobe only)
  • A holy medal, cross or crucifix on a chain that is worn inside the shirt or blouse, or a scapular
  • A medical alert necklace and/or bracelet when necessary
  • A rubber band type bracelet that support charities - such as, the cancer society (one bracelet only to be worn at one time to be worn on the wrist-no anklets)
• No makeup of any kind is permitted.
• Nail polish (with the exception of clear nail polish) is not allowed.
• The School Principal will determine acceptability of personal appearance.

A “Discipline Referral” will be issued as needed and is to be returned with a parent signature. Repeated infractions will result in disciplinary action by the Principal.

The Principal reserves the right to send home any student whose uniform or appearance is deemed inappropriate.

STUDENT UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

GIRLS & BOYS UNIFORM:

Transitional Kindergarten students are not required to wear the school uniform. To obtain appropriate school attire requirements for the TK students please refer to the "Personal Appearance" and "Free Dress" sections listed in this handbook.

The following applies to both girls & boys grades Kindergarten - Eight:

• SWEATSHIRT:  Grades K - 7 wear either crew or hooded royal blue uniform sweatshirts. Grade 8 may wear the same uniform sweatshirt, but in black (for the 2007-2008 school year.) No other sweatshirt or sweater may be worn.
  
• SHOES:  Athletic tennis shoes are required. No sandals, plastic shoes, boots, open toed shoes or platform heels.
  
• SOCKS:  Plain white socks must be visible at all times.
  
• OTHER UNIFORMS:  Scouting uniforms may be worn on scouting days only.

GIRLS UNIFORM: [Clothing must be size appropriate e.g., baggy or sagging]

• SKIRT: Grades First - Eight
  • Dennis Uniform Blue, white and gray "Grant" plaid. Skirts must be worn on all First Friday and holy days to Mass. Shorts worn under the skirt may not be visible below the hem of the skirt.
    
• PANTS: Grades Kindergarten – Eight
  • Girls may wear plain navy blue cords or plain, dark navy blue dress slacks. (Jeans or denim pants are not permitted.)
    
• SHORTS: Grades Kindergarten – Eight
  • Dennis Uniform navy blue shorts are allowed. No other shorts are allowed, e.g. Dockers. Shorts or pants may not be worn to First Friday Mass.
    
• SKORTS: Grades Kindergarten – Eight
  • Dennis Uniform navy blue skorts are allowed. No other skorts are allowed.
    
• BLOUSE/SHIRT: Grades Kindergarten – Eight
  • Long or short sleeved white uniform blouse or white knit polo shirt with NO LOGOS. Long sleeved all white turtleneck shirts may be worn. (Long-john shirts are not permitted.) Blouses and knit shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
    
• TIGHTS/KNEE SOCKS: Grades Kindergarten - Eight
  • White, black, or navy blue tights or knee socks are allowed to be worn by the girls.(long-john, panty hose, or leggings are not permitted)

BOYS UNIFORM: [Clothing must be size appropriate e.g. no baggy or sagging.]

The following applies to boys grades Kindergarten – Eighth Grade

• PANTS: Navy blue small wale cords or non-faded dark navy blue dress slacks made of strong, long wearing material. NO JEANS, denim pants, or baggy fit pants. Belts are to be worn.
  
• SHORTS: Approved Dennis uniform navy blue shorts are allowed. No other shorts are allowed, e.g. Dockers. Shorts may not be worn to First Friday Mass.
  
• SHIRTS: White short or long sleeved dress or white knit polo shirts with NO LOGOS. Long sleeved all white turtleneck shirts may be worn. (Long-john shirts are not permitted.) B

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM

St. Rose School’s physical education program is dedicated to the physical and moral development of each student. This class is scheduled on a regular basis in grades K - 8. The following is the appropriate attire:

• SHOES/SOCKS: All students must wear athletic shoes and white socks for Physical Education.
  
• SHIRTS: Students in grades 4 –8 are required to wear a St. Rose School Physical Education gold t-shirt with the St. Rose cougar logo.
  
• SHORTS:  Grades 4 - 8 are required to wear regulation gym shorts, (royal blue mesh), with the St. Rose School cougar logo.
  
• Optional for boys and girls: During the cold weather, students may also wear long sweatpants or sports tights with their uniform gym shorts. The acceptable colors are blue, gray, and black. These must be solid colored and may not have any sport or team logos. Additionally, for safety reasons, students may not wear zip or snap side sweats.

FREE DRESS DAYS

Clothing must be size appropriate ( e.g. no sagging)

1. Only clothing appropriate for school and in good taste will be allowed. Low necklines that are revealing or short tops that show midriff when a student reaches are not permitted.
2. Although the uniform is not worn, the uniform policies regarding jewelry, make-up, and nail polish, and shoes apply.
3. Socks or tights are required but may be any color.
4. Students are allowed to wear sleeveless shirts, as long as they do not: show midriff, are a tank-top, or have spaghetti straps (these may be worn underneath sleeved tops).
5. Shorts must be of an acceptable length and fit properly, (modest, not too short or very tight fitting, and not too long or baggy where they show undergarments).
6. Students may not wear any type of sweat pants.
7. Clothing that has words screened or logos on the fron or pant seat area my not be worn.

The Principal will determine acceptability of appearance. The Principal reserves the right to send any student home whose appearance is deemed inappropriate.

SPECIAL NOTES

1. The school uniform must be worn any time students are representing the school off campus unless otherwise informed.
2. All clothing must be marked for easy identification: the school will not be responsible for any lost clothing.

UNIFORM SUPPLIERS

1. DENNIS UNIFORM is the approved supplier of the school uniforms. It is located at: 9500 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95827 phone number (916) 361.6710.
   There website is www.dennisuniform.com and our school code = UERSRS
2. Sweatshirts and gym shorts can be purchased through the St. Rose School Parent Guild Organization.
3. Used uniforms are available for purchase through the St. Rose Parent Guild.
   Please note the uniform shorts must be Dennis uniform brand and the sweatshirts and gym shirts and shorts must be our have our St. Rose School logo.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost uniforms, lunch boxes and other items are located in the main courtyard near the water fountain. Parents can help us return missing items by:

1. Marking articles of clothing clearly with the child’s name and grade.
2. Labeling name and grade on lunch pails.
3. Writing name and grade daily on lunch bags.

The school is not responsible for lost items, nor can it be held responsible for unmarked personal belongings. Items that are not labeled will be stored for a period of time and then donated to the Parent Guild used uniform supply, for later sale.